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Mrs. Sasha from Glenwood Springs, CO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Watch Us Bloom

Help me give my students the experience of growth! We are starting our spring "Garden Study" soon, these materials will be great to introduce seed, soil, germination, and the magic of growing a garden to our Pre-K class.

  • 2 donors
  • $180 still needed

expires Jul 03

  • 2 donors
  • $180 still needed
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Gardening is an essential activity for preschool-aged children as it promotes hands-on learning, fosters a connection to nature, and nurtures responsibility. Through gardening, children develop fine motor skills as they plant seeds, water plants, and harvest produce. It encourages curiosity, observation, and critical thinking as kids explore the growth process and observe how plants change over time. Gardening also teaches important life lessons such as patience, teamwork, and the importance of caring for living things. Additionally, it introduces children to concepts of sustainability and healthy eating by involving them in the growing of fresh, nutritious food. Overall, gardening offers preschoolers a well-rounded learning experience that enhances their cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Mrs. Sasha Sopris Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Legigo 8 Pack Seed Sprouter Trays with Lids- Soil-Free Cultivation Germination Tray, BPA Free Micro Greens Growing Trays Seed Sprouting Trays Kit with Germinating Paper for Wheatgrass, Beans and More • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix - All Natural Potting Mix For All Indoor & Outdoor Containers Including Herbs & Vegetables. For Organic Gardening, 8qt. bag. Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $22.62 1 $22.62
Home Grown Sunflower Seeds for Planting | 8 Varieties |1000+ Sun Flower Seeds Packets to Plant: Grow Dwarf Sunflowers, Mexican Sunflowers, Wild, Lemon Queen, Autumn Beauty, Sunspot, Velvet Queen • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sunflower Sprouting Seed, Non GMO - 16 oz - Country Creek Acre Brand - Sunflower Seed for Sprouts, Garden Planting, Cooking, Soup, Emergency Food Storage, Gardening, Juicing, Cover Crop • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HOME GROWN Alfalfa Sprouting & Microgreens Seeds - Non-GMO Heirloom Bulk Sprout Seeds - USA Premium Alfalfa Seeds for Sprouting - Indoor or Outdoor Planting - Resealable Mylar • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Garden Tutor Soil pH Test Kit (3.5-9 Range) | 100 Soil pH Tester Strips - Test Soil Acidity and Alkalinity of Garden Lawn Grass Flower Vegetable Compost Indoor and Outdoor Plants • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
200Pcs 4 InchT-Type Plant Name Tags Garden Labels Markers Nursery Plastic Garden Tag for Outdoor Garden Waterproof Plant Label Stakes with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$150.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.30

Total project goal

$215.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.31

2 Donors

-$35.00

Donations toward project cost

-$30.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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 $179.13

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